Chandigarh, Sept. 15 -- After weeks of heavy rains that left city roads battered, monsoon is likely to withdraw from Chandigarh by this weekend, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The monsoon system has already started retreating from parts of Rajasthan, and is expected to exit Punjab and Gujarat in the next two to three days. However, it may take about a week to withdraw from Chandigarh, IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said.

"The withdrawal will first begin in western Punjab. As Chandigarh lies towards the east, it can take some time," he added.

The normal withdrawal date for the city is September 25, but this year it is expected a few days earlier.

Among other factors, there should be no rain in the region...